The Fremont Cannon has exchanged hands, as the UNLV Runnin' Rebels (2-3) beat the Nevada Wolf Pack 23-17 (2-3) at Mackay Stadium in Reno. It is UNLV's second consecutive victory in Reno, and head coach Tony Sanchez's first MWC win.
UNLV received the opening kick-off, and their offense didn't need any time to get going. The Rebels marched straight down the field, and scored on a 31-yard touchdown run from Keith Whitely.
Although they had no trouble moving the ball, UNLV couldn't get any more points on the board in the 1st quarter, thanks to an interception by freshman CB Dameon Baber.